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ARTArticleSelf Confidence And The Success MindsetThe Basic Mindset
What do we mean by self confidence? What do we mean by success? We toss these words around and use them in our communications with each other as well as the thoughts in our own mind, but do we really understand what these concepts really mean? What does self confidence have to do with success and what does success have to do with self confidence?ARTArticleSelf Discipline Self awareness And Successful LivingGoing Backwards To Go Forwards
Have you ever encountered one of those people who seem to be happy and peaceful all the time and who seem to be successful at everything they try? Have you ever wondered just how this is possible when so many others struggle so hard to achieve even a little success at one or two things? It just doesn't seem fair! And have you ever heard that little voice in your head that wonders if those people know something that you don't? And if that is true, what exactly is it that they know that makes everything come so easy to them?ARTArticleSelf Discipline, A Key To SuccessDiscipline Or Indoctrination
Many of us associate the terms self discipline with images ranging from a grocery list to managing a giant construction project to memories of Mom and Dad trying to get us to conform to the norms of society. But what is self discipline really? And how does it relate to success? Why do so many of us perceive self discipline as something to be avoided, as if it was some kind of threat? A threat to what?ARTArticleSelf Esteem, Self Confidence And Our Self ImageThe Foundations Of Success
Self confidence is a key element of success. Self esteem is a key element of self confidence. Both of these are either directly or indirectly dependent on how we perceive ourselves. So, how we perceive ourselves is a critical area of conce
if we are having problems with achieving success in any area of our lives. But what is self confidence, and what is self esteem, and for that matter, what is self image? Who painted that image and when? Can we paint a new self portrait? One that is more effective, friendly and better serves our happiness and positive growth?rARTArticleSelf Hypnosis And Successful Weight LossThe Total ApproachARTArticleSelf Image, Mindsets And Weight ManagementThe Origins Of BehaviorARTArticleSimple Communication Strategies for Business Leaders - 3 Steps to Changing Undesirable BehaviorsIn a recent leadership workshop participants were asked to share all the things their peers, subordinates and bosses do that drive them crazy and make their jobs more difficult. Two full flip-chart pages were filled.
Next, the same group of participants was asked to identify the things they wish they would do instead. There was dead silence for what seemed liked an ete
ity.
It seems to be human nature to focus on the things we don't want, especially the undesirable behaviors that we wish others would refrain from engaging in.rARTArticleSix Characteristics of People Who Set and Achieve Goals(1.) They take time to determine what they truly want and how to get it.
Any sensible and mature person has his own idea of what he wants most out of life. People who set goals hold mental pictures of what they would like to materialize before their very eyes. For example, an obese or overweight man might plan to submit himself to a diet-and-exercise program in order to regain his health. A high school student who wants to put herself through college will study hard to win a scholarship.ARTArticleSkydiving! Some Fears Are Definitely Worth FacingThe alarm was set for six … as if that was necessary. I was awake long before, in fact, I’m not too sure I even slept.
Today is the day I’m going to face a bad fear – which by my definition is simply a fear I want to overcome – a fear of skydiving.
With a two hour drive ahead of us, Michele and I were on our way by seven am. The forecast is hot and sunny.ARTArticleStanding Up for Yourself - How To Be AssertiveMany interpersonal conflicts and anger arise when you feel that your rights have been violated. One solution we use is to be passive, but then, you’re not only mad at the person who violated your rights, but angry at yourself for not standing up for yourself. The solution is to be assertive and learn to honestly and effectively communicate your feelings and needs to other people.ARTArticleStaying Motivated through Journey of Achieving GoalsWhat motivates you? What gets you fired up and your juices flowing? What vision of the future excites you? Being inspired temporarily is easy for many people.
However, it is keeping that motivation level up and making changes in life that is more difficult. What is it that changes between getting up in the morning excited to face the day to becoming so tired you can’t wait to go to bed? Somewhere in between the point you started off with your goals and the quitting point, you lost the very thing that was driving your energy level and motivation.ARTArticleStaying Motivated When You're Trying to Lose WeightRecently, I was asked for help on getting motivated to stick to a weight-loss plan. This young man expressed difficulty in following through with eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. He cited having a chaotic schedule and running into moments of weakness which ruined his effort causing him to slide back into his old behavior--a problem all too familiar to so many people who struggle to maintain the motivation to continue on a long-term weight-loss plan. This is an overview of my answer to him.
* * *ARTArticleStop Apologizing for Who You AreApologizing can be a bit tricky for me. While I pride myself on being someone who is able to look within, take responsibility, and resolve conflicts directly - I also know that my own arrogance and insecurity cause me to sometimes stubbornly refuse to apologize or, often more damaging, over apologize, which can include apologizing for who I am.ARTArticleStrategic Planning - What It Is & Why It Is ImportantStrategic planning is critical to a nonprofit organization's future direction and survival. As such, it is important to understand what strategic planning is and why it is so important. This article provides a definition of strategic planning and why it is important to nonprofit organizations.
Wikipedia defines strategic planning as “an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people.” Strategic planning is the formal consideration of an organization's future course.ARTArticleStroke Relief With EFTSometimes, but not usually, pain or discomfort is the result of one single traumatic event. When that happens we can use EFT techniques to resolve the emotions surrounding the trauma, and get physical relief really quickly.
I would suggest that when a person experiences a medical trauma such as a stroke heart attack, a fall or even a finger cut, some of the residual pain might be a result of the trauma event itself. EFT can often help release the emotional charge, and associated pain, surrounding the trauma event.ARTArticleSuccess And The Disciplined MindA Consciousness Of Mind
When we talk about a well disciplined and managed mind, what are we really talking about? Do we mean the tightly controlled and narrowly confined mind of the person consumed by fear? Or are we talking about a mind under the direction of a strong will being applied by conscious intention for a well defined goal? And what does this have to do with success?ARTArticleSuccess And The Habitual MindDealing With A Complicated World
Success often means being able to deal efficiently and appropriately with the inevitable unexpected challenges that come our way. However, this becomes more difficult as life becomes more complicated. Fortunately we have a capability that allows us to turn over many of the redundant tasks in our lives to an auto pilot feature of our consciousness. But while this is a powerful capability, like so many other powerful tools we have available to us, this one can work against us if we don't maintain a firm grip on it through awareness.ARTArticleSuccess And The Hidden Powers Of The Yoga DisciplineA Limited Point Of ViewARTArticleSuccess Begins with YouIn today’s economic climate talented people are being forced to look for their next job or opportunity. Many of them have valuable skills and experience to offer an employer; and some are being given opportunities that take them out of their comfort zone. Some will get stuck in self-doubt, fear or limited thinking. Others will take the risk to play a bigger game because they are filled with confidence, have a compelling vision and focus on the positive.ARTArticleSupplement Your Goals with PicturesI’m an artist by nature, and one of the most effective tools I employ when I set out to achieve a goal is creative imagining. Creative imagining is simply the process of using visuals to bring out your desired outcome. It’s an extremely pleasant way to help you enjoy goal setting.
Being able to see the results of your goals in pictures will provide an added incentive for you to work hard towards your goals. When the going gets tough and you’re tempted to quit, all you need to do is refer to these pictures often.ARTArticleSurround yourself with nourishing peopleThe people you regularly associate with can and do have a huge impact on your self esteem. Whether you realize it or not.
That’s why you should really limit the amount of time you spend with toxic people. You will do better and go farther if you consistently hang around loving, positive and uplifting individuals.
They will provide support, love and encouragement.
Nourishing people will also provide you with acceptance and honestly which are two things people with low self esteem need a lot of.ARTArticleSynergy: How Are You Helping Create It?You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime…rARTArticleTake Back Your Mind, Take Back Your LifeConsciousness And AwarenessARTArticleTen Secrets to Lose Weight and Influence FriendsBefore you start to read these secretive, invaluable tips, please don’t ask silly questions such as;
“What is the definition of a secret” or “What could this author possibly know that all of mankind has managed to overlook until now?”
It’s questions like those that are designed to do nothing but confuse the issue with facts!
So if you’re ready to learn the secrets then grab a drink or something good to eat, get comfortable and read on.ARTArticleThe 'Well Wishing' Principle“Envy is the art of counting the other fellow's blessings instead of your own." - Harold Coffin
Living in London I get to travel on public transport A LOT, and for someone in my line of work that provides a fabulous opportunity to observe the quirkiness of human nature in action. It is never my intention to deliberately earwig on other people’s conversations, but sometimes when you’re on a packed tube (with a stray armpit in your face) it is pretty hard not to!ARTArticleThe “TMI” Trend: Discretion equals professionalism in today’s workplaceToday with all the personally revealing reality shows on TV and the sharing of way too much private and intimate information on social media sites the trend for Too Much Information (TMI) is naturally spreading into the workplace. More and more professionals are getting caught in the trap of revealing personal information in a way that is unprofessional, inappropriate for the office, and can even make others feel uncomfortable. Once the cat is out of the bag it can be impossible to remedy the situation and the damage is done.ARTArticleThe #1 Leadership Communication Problem That's Stopping Your Employees from Doing Exactly What You WantCommunication is a catch-all phrase for things that go wrong in companies and relationships. Unfortunately, the concept is too ambiguous to do anything constructive to fix it.
I've identified seven communication mistakes that lead to mis-understandings, and cause conflicts between co-workers, and bosses and their subordinates which lead to low morale and toxic work environments. I call them "The 7 Deadly Sins of Organizational Leadership Communication."
The least understood and most common of the sins is communicating with a lack of specificity.ARTArticleThe 47 Year RutThere is an old saying, “A rut is a grave with the ends knocked out.” Ever feel like your life or career has hit a rut and from there you can see no way out? Ask anyone today if they love their job and almost unanimously you will here…NO! How sad is that? Think of how great it would be to get up everyday and love to go to work. That is exactly how I feel and when people ask me, “When are you going to retire”, I say never!ARTArticleThe 7 Deadly Sins of Organizational Leadership CommunicationUpon completing a recent project I took my client to lunch to thank him for his business. We reminisced about how we first met at my End Procrastination NOW!ARTArticleThe Awesome Powers of Lateral ThinkingYou are a lateral thinker. In a few moments we're going to see just how good you really are!
Lateral thinking is reasoning. If successful, it results in an elegant solution to a seemingly impossible problem. The perfectly ingenious answer will seldom be reached using traditional step-by-step logic or pedantic thinking. Each of us has tapped into our genius from time to time to magically apply lateral thinking to a problem or personal conundrum. Lateral thinking, like any skill, can be greatly enhanced with a little practice and understanding.